KnownCarProblems2011 Buick Lucerne Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 49 complaints with NHTSA about the 2011 Buick Lucerne, most often about the electrical (47% of complaints, typically around 106,000 miles). It is 6th of 6 Lucerne model years by number of complaints and has 2 recalls.
Most common 2011 Buick Lucerne problems
Electrical
23 complaints · 47%Half of these problems showed up before 106,000 miles.
On 9/1/18 I drove my car all morning late that night when I went to drive again it wouldn't start and I could smell a little burning. Checked the fuse box and it had blew out a couple of fuses so we changed them. 3days later it did the same thing we changed the fuses again and once again the blew now when we changed…
The contact owns a 2011 Buick Lucerne. The contact stated that the vehicle would not start and the key fob did not work. When the contact attempted to unlock the vehicle with the key fob, she became locked inside the vehicle. The contact had to manually unlock the door on the passenger side to exit the vehicle. In…
Engine
6 complaints · 12%Half of these problems showed up before 17,000 miles. Parts named most often: engine, exhaust system.
2011 Buick Lucerne. Consumer states issues with vehicle and describes a crash the consumer stated there was a very loud noise emitting from the vehicle which lasted about 30 to 60 seconds. Two days later, the noise returned, but it sounded as though steel was breaking. A week later, the consumer and his wife were…
The contact owns a 2011 Buick Lucerne. The contact stated that when attempting to make a right turn, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was able to restart. The failure occurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the part was not available for NHTSA…
Fuel system
6 complaints · 12%Parts named most often: delivery.
The contact owns a 2011 Buick Lucerne. The contact stated that the vehicle would not start and an electrical burning odor was present inside the cabin. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the fuel pump relay had overheated and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The…
On march 28th, 2018 my vehicle a 2011 Buick Lucerne with 162,554 miles on it, would not restart after making a twenty-mile trip to take my grandchildren to school. I parked on the side of the road in front of my mother's house to visit, and upon my attempt to leave, the vehicle would not start. There were no warning…
Brakes
5 complaints · 10%Parts named most often: foundation components.
New Buick Lucerne does not have room for a size 12 shoe to properly operate the brake pedal. The dealer says that the panel under the dashboard is in the correct position. The problem was not corrected. At times, the situation prevents proper application of the brakes.
Brake line experienced a catastrophic failure resulting in a rapid loss of all brake fluid and complete loss of brakes while on a city street. Car was towed to the repair shop where it was determined that all brake lines were severely rusted from the outside and one had failed. This car was always garage kept and very…
Speed control
5 complaints · 10%Parts named most often: cruise control.
The contact owns 2011 Buick Lucerne. The contact stated while driving out of a parking lot at 3 MPH the vehicle accelerated to 90 MPH. He made a one hundred and eighty degree turn and crashed into a wall. The contact injured his knee and hand on the steering wheel. The front end of the vehicle was damaged and could…
The contact owns a 2011 Buick Lucerne. While driving into a residential garage, the vehicle accelerated independently. The failure caused the driver to crash through the garage and into the kitchen. The failure occurred previously causing the contact to crash into another vehicle. There were no injuries. The vehicle…
Visibility and wipers
3 complaints · 6%New Buick Lucerne driver side mirror does not cover blind spots. Dealer says it works as designed, and "to be honest, you are not the first to complain about it". It was not corrected.
The contact owns a 2011 Buick Lucerne. The contact was driving approximately 10 MPH and noticed that the driver's side view mirror was obstructing his vision when attempting a turn. The vehicle was not diagnosed or inspected. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 8,000.
Transmission
3 complaints · 6%Parts named most often: automatic transmission.
The contact owns a 2011 Buick Lucerne. While driving at a low speed, the vehicle hesitated when the brake pedal was depressed. The contact stated that the transmission was not in sync with the engine. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the transmission failed due to excessive travel in…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2011 Buick Lucerne recalls
Electrical: ignition
Risk: If the key is not in the run position, the air bags may not deploy if the vehicle is involved in a crash, increasing the risk of injury. Additionally, a key knocked out of the run position will cause loss of engine power, power steering, and power braking, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Fix: Gm will notify owners, and dealers will install two key rings and an insert in the key slot or a cover over the key head on all ignition keys, free of charge. The recall began on september 23, 2014. Owners may contact general motors customer service at 1-800-521-7300 (buick), 1-800-458-8006 (cadillac), and 1-800-222-1020 (chevrolet). Gm's number for this recall is 14299.
Full defect summary
This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. General motors llc (gm) is recalling certain model year 2005-2009 buick lacrosse, 2006-2011 buick lucerne, 2000-2005 cadillac deville, 2006-2011 cadillac dts, 2006-2014 chevrolet impala, and 2006-2007 chevrolet monte carlo vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the weight on the key ring and road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position, turning off the engine.
Electrical: cables
Risk: A power steering leak could result in a loss of power steering, increasing the risk of a crash, and/or the leak onto hot engine parts could cause an engine compartment fire.
Fix: Dealers will secure and if necessary reroute the lines to prevent contact. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on november 19, 2010. Owners may contact cadillac at 1-866-982-2339, buick at 1-866-608-8080 and at the owner center at www.gmownercenter.com.
Full defect summary
General motors is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 dts and buick lucerne vehicles equipped with v8 engines. The starter or alternator cable is in contact with the power steering return line. If either the starter or alternator cable is contacting the power steering return line, the cable could wear through the line, causing a power steering fluid leak.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2011 Buick Lucerne
- What are the most common problems with the 2011 Buick Lucerne?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: electrical (23 complaints, typically around 106,000 miles); engine (6 complaints, typically around 17,000 miles); fuel system (6 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2011 Buick Lucerne have?
- 2 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from June 23, 2014 (electrical). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2011 a bad year for the Buick Lucerne?
- It is 6th of 6 Lucerne model years by number of complaints, with 49 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.